These are very concentrated into pockets of neighborhoods.

I would stick to one market unless your changing assets all together but if its just more of the same I think its best to be concentrated.. that way you only have to fly to one place and deal with one PM.hehe, thanks JayGood point.You know me long enough now so you can appreciate the fact that I always like talking myself out of business lolWe need to catch up soon

In March, I accepted a job offer as a Senior Analyst and Accountant in Phoenix, AZ, where I now work a normal 8-5 and can concentrate on studying real estate investing in my spare time.My long-term goal with real estate investing is to acquire buy and hold rentals that generate enough monthly income for me to be financially free.

I’m concentrating all savings with taxable investments.

Do a search on Realtor.com for <$50,000 in Texas and you'll see where there are concentrations. 

I might be playing to your bias as someone in the technology space, but given the secular trend of capital concentrating in technology companies, try to buy near their headquarters if you are looking for appreciation.

It is solid, but the job market is too heavily concentrated in manufacturing for my liking.

Flipping  existing homes to future landlords or to future home owners.. think what turkey companies do they are flippers concentrating on selling their flip to a investor6.

Here’s a quick rundown:Pros:No Mortgage Payments: You won't have to worry about monthly loan payments.Full Ownership: You immediately own the property outright.Flexibility: You can easily choose to live in it or rent it out.Savings: No interest payments or mortgage fees.Negotiation Edge: Sellers often prefer cash buyers, which can help you get a better deal.Cons:Opportunity Cost: Your cash is tied up in the property, so you might miss out on other investment opportunities.Liquidity: Real estate isn't easy to convert to cash quickly.Risk Concentration: Investing a lot in one property can be risky.Ongoing Expenses: You'll still need to cover property taxes, maintenance, and insurance.Do whatever makes sense for you!

I buy at a great price, concentrate on repairs that are first, regulatory (fire, electrical code), second, raise the rents to market max, and lastly,  just makes it prettier (landscaping, fencing, paving).